Manchester United are currently on the verge of signing goalkeeper Andre Onana from Inter Milan.
The Cameroonian star is likely to join the club for an initial £43 million with £4m in add-ons.
With his arrival, United will take their spending spree close to £100m without bonuses.
Mason Mount has already signed for the Red Devils from Chelsea for £55m up front.
United will soon focus on the purchase of a striker, but also need to recoup funds for more signings.
A second midfielder and a centre-back could be among targets for manager Erik ten Hag.
With this in mind, here are four United defenders that are likely to head for the exit door.
Harry Maguire
The 30-year-old received disappointing news yesterday as Ten Hag axed him from the captaincy.
The centre-back is reportedly ‘angry and shocked’ by the decision, and is ready to move on.
Chelsea are now surprise contenders to sign him alongside West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur.
United previously valued Maguire at £50m, but the price tag is likely to be lowered to £30m.
Maguire had been out-of-favour under Ten Hag, but remains a quality Premier League defender.
He is strong with his aerial ability and clearances, and would suit a club with a low-block defence.
Alex Telles
Telles spent the recent campaign on loan with Sevilla where he made 38 appearances in all competitions.
The Brazilian had an injury setback at the World Cup, but managed to end the season on a high note.
He started the Europa League final against Roma which the La Liga club won in a penalty shoot-out.
Telles signed for United for £15.4m from Porto. The club will be hoping to recoup the entire transfer fee.
Al Nassr are interested in signing him, and this should boost United’s chances of securing a good sum.
Brandon Williams
Williams was on the radar of Brighton & Hove Albion last year, but picked up an injury in pre-season.
The United graduate could now leave the club permanently, having fallen down the pecking order.
Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia are already ahead of him for the left-back position under Ten Hag.
Alvaro Fernandez was recently preferred to start in the pre-season friendly against Leeds United.
United valued him at £15m last summer, and will be eyeing a similar fee for his permanent exit.
Eric Bailly
Bailly had a mixed loan season with Marseille where he made just 23 appearances in all competitions.
The French outfit had the obligation to buy him for £5m, but Bailly did not make the required number of appearances for the clause to be triggered.
The Ivorian won’t be returning to training at Carrington as he is expected to be offloaded soon.
Real Betis are interested in landing his signature, but his current wages are a stumbling block.
United are willing to offload the defender for just £2m in the ongoing summer transfer window.
Conclusion
United need funds from player sales to pursue more signings in the transfer market.
From the above quartet, they will be hoping to recoup at least £60m over the coming weeks.
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